Nephrologist

MedElite Group, LLC.•Oak Grove, LA

109d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking an experienced Nephrologist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive kidney care for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, as well as patients receiving dialysis treatment. This part-time role is ideal for a physician passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and innovative healthcare environment.

Requirements

Must be an MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Must have completed an Internal Medicine Residency.
Must have completed an accredited Nephrology Fellowship Program.
Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology (or Board Eligible with certification in process).
Experience as a Medical Director of a dialysis center required.
Active and unrestricted medical license in Louisiana
Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nephrology consultations and ongoing management for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
Oversee dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, and patient outcomes for both facility-based and outpatient dialysis programs.
Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and dialysis staff to ensure optimal clinical performance.
Interpret and act on diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging to guide individualized treatment plans.
Manage associated conditions such as hypertension, anemia, and fluid/electrolyte disorders.
Serve as Medical Director for one or more dialysis centers, ensuring compliance, quality improvement, and adherence to CMS regulations.
Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and provide leadership for quality and performance initiatives.
Educate patients and families on kidney disease management, dialysis options, and lifestyle modifications.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and participate in ongoing care coordination.
Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, and adjust dialysis treatment plans and medications in collaboration with a nephrologist.
Continually oversee patients' health during and after dialysis, interpret lab results, and respond to any complications.
Lead and collaborate with the facility's nursing staff, dialysis technicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure cohesive patient care.
Educate patients and their families on kidney disease, the dialysis process, and critical lifestyle modifications like diet and fluid intake.
Maintain precise and timely patient records, manage medication orders, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, providing clinical and emotional support while coordinating care with specialists.